Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (03-06) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
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Corsa is a popular choice for young drivers and buyers looking for a low-cost, well-equipped and easy-to-drive small car. This version is the last incarnation of a car that started life in 1993 and had major facelifts in 2000 and 2003.
Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (03-06)

Loads around, easy to drive

Dated compared to rivals, cheap interior

New price range:

£7,015 - £13,850

Used price range:

£918 - £3,293

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

3 out of 5

Corsa is a popular choice for young drivers and buyers looking for a low-cost, well-equipped and easy-to-drive small car. This version is the last incarnation of a car that started life in 1993 and had major facelifts in 2000 and 2003. It's age was obvious by the time it was replaced in 2006, as newer rivals had roomier interiors, better handling and superior crash protection. It's an improvement over its predecessors, but there are a lot of similarly-priced and more modern alternatives offered by other manufacturers.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

3 out of 5

Performance

3.5 out of 5

Handling

3 out of 5

Comfort

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

3.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5

Safety

3.5 out of 5

Reliability

3.5 out of 5

Running costs

4.5 out of 5

Green credentials

5 out of 5

Buying used

4 out of 5

Selling

4 out of 5

Equipment

3.5 out of 5

What owners say...

 It is a nippy little car which is great for city driving. It's compact size makes car spaces a lot easier.  

4 out of 5

Emily McBride ,   10 Apr 2013    ... read more

 It has a fairly large boot for such a small car. Took 4 suitcases on a trip to the airport and will take 4 adults, admittedly with some moaning about lack of rear leg room. Its not too bad behind the...  

4 out of 5

Adam Walker ,   08 May 2012    ... read more

 Its small, I had a astra estate previously but now I'm at uni and travelling into town everyday and parking in a tiny multi-storey car park the size difference matters. The engine is fantastic.  

4 out of 5

Jonathan Duckworth ,   22 Nov 2010    ... read more

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